Merry Christmas!

Dear fellow countrymen!

I cordially congratulate you on the Great Christian holiday — Christmas!

Orthodoxy in Kazakhstan is one of the most numerous confessions. The Russian Orthodox Church makes a great contribution to strengthening peace and harmony in our society and developing a beneficial dialogue between the state and religious associations. All this deserves deep respect. Christmas brings bright joy and good expectations to people's homes, and serves to strengthen moral principles and harmony in society. This day unites people in their desire to do good deeds and live in peace and harmony. We especially cherish these eternal values in our country, where people of different faiths and ethnic groups live in an atmosphere of friendship.

Dear fellow countrymen! I wish you and your families health, prosperity, and peace, so that happiness, love, and mutual understanding reign in every family!

Chairman of the Karabalyk district maslikhat G.S. Balbayeva.